US woman forced to change name because of meaning in Australia
An American woman living in Sydney found herself compelled to change her name after discovering its Australian connotation, highlighting the significant cultural differences between the two nations.
Devyn Hales, 22, originally from California, shared in a TikTok video that she now introduces herself as Dev due to the unintended association her name has in Australia. "My name is Devyn but I go by Dev now because apparently my name means packaged meat in Australian," she humorously explained.
In Australia, "devon" refers to a sliced meat made from sausages, commonly enjoyed in sandwiches with sauce. "It’s similar to baloney so I introduce myself as Dev now," she added, eliciting laughter from some viewers and empathy from others who share similar experiences.
"Tell me the name thing isn't true," wrote a woman named Devon. "Wait, omg my name is Devin and that happened to me too," echoed another.
However, not everyone feels compelled to alter their names. "My name’s actually spelt the same as the packaged meat and I grew up here, haven’t changed my name," remarked one woman.
The phenomenon extends beyond names, showcasing Australians' penchant for abbreviating words. Cheyenne Rae, another woman, shared in a video that her nickname "Rayza" emerged while visiting Australia.
"In Australia, you get designated a new name," she joked, attributing it to the friendly embrace of Australian culture.
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